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Cabot Cove Summer Cottage
Cabot Cove Summer Cottage
Tracey Rapisardi DesignTracey Rapisardi Design
This is an example of a small romantic single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, no island, white appliances, white splashback, wood splashback, white floors and brown worktops.
1940's Shabby Chic Beach Bungalow Kitchen
1940's Shabby Chic Beach Bungalow Kitchen
Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior DesignJennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design
Embracing the vintage, and her love for Shabby Chic style, this coastal beach client wanted to retain her original stove, as well as her original kitchen cabinets. We also kept all her vintage china and old appliances. We removed the old tile counter and backsplash, and replaced them with a butcherblock countertop from IKEA, and beadboard backsplash. The farmhouse sink and bridge faucet and vintage style chandelier were also purchased for the new space. Since my client doesn't use the old stove very often, she opted for no hood above the stove. The breakfast nook is quite tiny yet still suitable for morning breakfasts for two.
The Island
The Island
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a small vintage l-shaped kitchen in London with distressed cabinets and no island.
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All About KitchensAll About Kitchens
Photo of a small shabby-chic style u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, no island and white cabinets.
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design
Bellwether Design LLCBellwether Design LLC
This is an example of a small romantic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bouchardon - 30m²
Bouchardon - 30m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Le détail qui fait toute la différence: le sol en mosaïque bistrot blanche s'est parée d'inserts de couleur rose qui s'évadent dans le parquet !
Design ideas for a small vintage galley kitchen/diner in Paris with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Country Chic Kitchen in Taylor, MI
Country Chic Kitchen in Taylor, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Design ideas for a small romantic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
1926 Cottage Guesthouse
1926 Cottage Guesthouse
Johnson ConsultingJohnson Consulting
This project was a rehabilitation from a 1926 maid's quarters into a guesthouse. Tiny house.
Photo of a small vintage l-shaped kitchen in Little Rock with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, brown worktops, a timber clad ceiling, wood splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Wohnung Dror
Wohnung Dror
Birgit GlatzelBirgit Glatzel
http://enricduch.com/projects/work/?category=architecture Enric Duch
Primrose Hill Apartment
Primrose Hill Apartment
Amos Goldreich ArchitectureAmos Goldreich Architecture
We completed a luxury apartment in Primrose Hill. This is the second apartment within the same building to be designed by the practice, commissioned by a new client who viewed the initial scheme and immediately briefed the practice to conduct a similar high-end refurbishment. The brief was to fully maximise the potential of the 60-square metre, two-bedroom flat, improving usable space, and optimising natural light. 

We significantly reconfigured the apartment’s spatial lay-out – the relocated kitchen, now open-plan, is seamlessly integrated within the living area, while a window between the kitchen and the entrance hallway creates new visual connections and a more coherent sense of progression from one space to the next. The previously rather constrained single bedroom has been enlarged, with additional windows introducing much needed natural light. The reconfigured space also includes a new bathroom.

The apartment is finely detailed, with bespoke joinery and ingenious storage solutions such as a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom and a floating sideboard in the living room. Elsewhere, potential space has been imaginatively deployed – a former wall cabinet now accommodates the guest WC.

The choice of colour palette and materials is deliberately light in tone, further enhancing the apartment’s spatial volumes, while colourful furniture and accessories provide focus and variation. Photographer: Rory Gardiner
1940's Bungalow in Five Points
1940's Bungalow in Five Points
Align Design LLCAlign Design LLC
Bright white, shaker style cabinets and butcher block counter tops, combine to brighten up this cottage kitchen. A farmhouse sink base in a contrasting wood adds a vintage feel.
2018
2018
Mid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, IncMid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, Inc
2-Shades of Gray for this homey little kitchen. Heron Plume & Dovetail Subltle Vintage Black Paint Grade Cabinets. Mountain Mist Quartz. Coretec Flooring
Gilbert Kitchen
Gilbert Kitchen
Kay NicholsKay Nichols
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style galley kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
San Ramon Street
San Ramon Street
JMH ArchitectureJMH Architecture
Rik Keller Photography
This is an example of a small vintage galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and beaded cabinets.
Gîte "A travers Champs" à Colmar
Gîte "A travers Champs" à Colmar
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
cuisine ouverte sur salle à manger dans un style campagne chic.
Inspiration for a small vintage single-wall open plan kitchen in Strasbourg with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Not So Shabby "Chic" Kitchen
Not So Shabby "Chic" Kitchen
HomeClickHomeClick
This amazing small kitchen design is due in large part to the turquoise cabinetry by Schrock. The candelabra lantern pendants could not have been a better choice in island lighting, while the chrome bridge Victorian faucet and cup drawer pulls are accentuated by the white quartz countertops. For a kitchen that is on the smaller side, it most certainly packs a punch!
Remodeled RV Backsplash
Remodeled RV Backsplash
Mercury Mosaics and TileMercury Mosaics and Tile
188 Sqft
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with blue splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.
The White House
The White House
McAtamney CabinetsMcAtamney Cabinets
A stunning white kitchen with shaker doors and cupboards, white caesar stone tops (cosmopolitan white) and dainty knobs. Functionality meets style... as prep space and storage were key to the design. Photo by @karalway
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a small vintage kitchen in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black appliances, a breakfast bar and dark hardwood flooring.
Elizabeth Bay apartment
Elizabeth Bay apartment
Vicki Fletcher PhotographyVicki Fletcher Photography
Vicki Jane Fletcher
Design ideas for a small shabby-chic style kitchen in Sydney.

Small Shabby-Chic Style Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Small shabby-chic style kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Small shabby-chic style kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of vintage photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of romantic kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own shabby-chic style kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your vintage kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small shabby-chic style kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some romantic kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What shabby-chic style kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your vintage kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small romantic spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and shabby-chic style kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and shabby-chic style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of vintage kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your romantic kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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